Question 361650
{{{-3(b-8)-5+9(b+2)=1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-3b+24-5+9b+18=1}}} Distribute.



{{{6b+37=1}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{6b=1-37}}} Subtract {{{37}}} from both sides.



{{{6b=-36}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{b=(-36)/(6)}}} Divide both sides by {{{6}}} to isolate {{{b}}}.



{{{b=-6}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{b=-6}}}